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SO53 TTU

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 TTU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 130,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 14 May 2019 130,614 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 121,807 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 121,807 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2017 112,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,240 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise n/s rear seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2008 59,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise n/s rear seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,655 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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SO53 TTU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO53 TTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO53 TTU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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